A country music powerhouse will be headlining the Illinois State Fair next Summer, marking one of the fair’s biggest entertainment announcements yet.
First 2026 Grandstand Performer Announced
The Illinois State Fair has unveiled its first major performer for the 2026 Grandstand lineup, and it doesn’t get any bigger.
Country Music Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson will take the stage on Saturday, August 15, 2026, kicking off the summer of excitement in Springfield.
A Record-Breaking Year for Lainey Wilson
Wilson’s star continues to rise heading into 2026, as she’s set to host the 2025 CMA Awards, where she leads with six nominations.
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